Sony VGN-TZ198N User manual

VGN-TZ198N/RC
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Ultra - portable, ultra - sleek, ultra - powerful
SLEEK AND ULTRA -PORTABLE DESIGN
Sleek, durable and ultra -portable at 2.65 lbs (with standard battery)
and less than 1" thin .
Exquisite handcrafted Bordeaux Red finish and carbon-fiber casing
provides enhanced durability, lighter weight and an elegant look.
11.1" WXGA widescreen display with XBRITE- HiColor ™ LCD technology
delivers brilliant colors and razor -sharp detail.
Get up to 4 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life for increased
productivity on - the -go.
Includes an elegant leather protection case that matches the sleek
look of your TZ notebook and an external DVD ± R DL/DVD ± RW optical
drive .
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology through
Sprint Mobile Broadband service with EVDO Revision A technology for
blazing-fast wireless access beyond LAN networks and hotspots.
Next generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology offers a
massive boost in wireless connection speed and range.
MAXIMUM MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Cutting - edge mobile performance with an Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo
processor that provides the power of a larger PC in an ultra -portable
form factor.
Featuring a 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for rapid boot -ups, quicker
application launches and greater durability. A 200GB Hard Drive is
also included to provide ample room for storage .
Built - in highly miniaturized MOTION EYE ® camera built into the razor - thin
LCD panel for video conferencing with colleagues, friends and family .
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Last Updated: 12/26/2007
VGN-TZ198N/RC
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra Portable
Action Buttons: AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On
without booting up the operating system)
Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2
compliant
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke
and 17mm pitch)
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor U7600
Speed: 1.20GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor
Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB (2GBx1)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 200GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™
( with MagicGate® functionality)
Secure Digital Media
One ExpressCard ® /34 Slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 64GB
Interface: Ultra ATA
Audio
Sound System: Windows® sound system
compatible
Dolby® Headphone
Dolby® Virtual Speaker
Built- in stereo speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size: 11.1" Razor- Thin Panel
LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity
Resolution: 1366x768
XBRITE-HiColor™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM: 256MB Total Available Graphics
Memory
Chipset: Intel® 945GMS
Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
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Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1 (4- pin) interface (IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Secure Digital Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base - T
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN: Sprint® Mobile Broadband
service
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life: 4.0- 8.5 hours (Standard
Capacity Battery)
7.0- 13.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements: 68W+10%
Software
Operating System: Windows Vista® Business
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial -New
Users Only
Anti - Virus and Recovery Software: Norton 360™
All-In- One Security 60 -day Trial
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small
Business 2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® -DVD
Creation
SmartWi™Technology
LocationFree ® Player Software.
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software and trial
applications.
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year
Telephone Support: 1 year (toll- free assistance,
available 24- hours, 7 -days-a-week)
Online and Email Support: Support available
from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 2.65 lbs with standard battery
Measurements: 10.9"(W) 0.8" -1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)
Power Cord
Leather Carrying Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
Cleaning cloth
External DVD ± R DL/DVD ± RW Optical Drive (VGP-
DDRW4)
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Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP- PRTZ1)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V10)
Additional AC adapter(VGP-AC16V13)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP- BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP- FL13)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP -BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security
(VGP-UHDM10/B)
Color: Bordeaux Red Carbon Fiber
UPC Code: 027242243903
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Measured at its narrowest point.
4.Requiresacompatible802.11aor802.11bor802.11gor802.11n
accesspoint.SomefunctionalitymayrequireInternetservices,which
mayrequire a fee.
5.Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
6.DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
7.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate products
containinganIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithi.LINKconnector
maynotcommunicatewitheachother.
8.Actualbatterylifemayvaryuponusagepatterns,productsettings,
batteryandenvironmentalconditions.Upperbatteryrangetested
using device for music play - back.Batterylifewillbeshorterwhenusing
theInstant Mode features.
9.SeeactualLimitedWarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephonesupportmaybeavailablefrom
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, you mustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefers to the new Windows Vista
classificationofgraphics memory, which is the Dedicated Video
Memory,System Video MemoryandSharedSystem Memory.
SharedSystemMemory varies depending on the operating condition
andsystemmemorysize.
14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel ®945GMSExpressChipsets
15.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
16.Internet connection required. Somefeaturesmayrely on internet
servicewhich may require a fee.
17.SubscriptionwithSprint® Mobile Broadband high - speed EV - DO
servicerequired.Seewww.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details,
priceplans,service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click
theSprinticononyourBXSeriesdesktoporcall1 - 877 - 275 - VAIO
(8246)forserviceactivation.EV - DORev A only available in U.S.
ComputerInterface:Thecomputerindustrylacksstandards, and
therefore,there are a multitude ofvarying software packages and add - on
hardwareoptions.Thispersonalcomputerisnot manufactured to
operateanyspecific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warrantyor representation with respecttotheperformance of this
productwith any particular software packages and/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedinthisdocument.Sony
herebydisclaims any representations orwarrantythatthis product is
compatiblewithanycombinationofproductsyoumaychooseto
connect.While Sony representatives orSonyauthorizeddealers may be
abletoassistyouandmaymakerecommendations,theyare NOT
authorizedto vary or waivethisdisclaimer.Purchasers must determine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityandcompatibilityofthehardware and
softwarein each and every particular instance. Software titlespre -
installedontheSonyNotebook Computer are subject to change without
notice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbe identical to retail versions or
havealldocumentation.Thisproduct meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergyStar Program for energy efficiency. Features and
specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice. Screen image
simulated.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyour local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2007Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpart without written permissionisprohibited.Sony, i.LINK, Memory
Stick,XBRITE - HiColor,SmartWi,LocationFreePlayer,MOTIONEYE,G -
Sensor,Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate,ClicktoDVD,Sony logo, VAIO
logo, XBRITE - HiColorlogo,like.no.otherandVAIOaretrademarksofSony.
IntelandCentrinoareregisteredtrademarks and Core is a trademark of
IntelCorporationintheU.S.andother countries. Microsoft, Windows and
WindowsVistaareregistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S.andother countries. Sprint and the “ MovingForward ” logoare
trademarksof Sprint Nextel. Bluetoothisatrademarkof Bluetooth SIG,
Inc.Dolbyisa registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other
trademarksaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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